Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics

Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

• Position/Rank: Epidemiology Faculty in Infectious Disease Dynamics
• Department: 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• Track: Dependent on Qualifications
• New Position to Begin: When filled

The Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in the area of infectious disease modeling or computational epidemiology. We seek candidates whose expertise and research align with or complement the work of the University Utah Infectious Disease Dynamics Group and the Division’s strengths in areas such as mathematical, computational, and statistical modeling, data science and machine learning, network science, public health policy, outbreak analytics, pandemic preparedness, health equity, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, genomics, or the microbiome.

Minimum qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree, as well as a research track record that supports an independent research program.

Faculty rank and track will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include a competitive start‑up package. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

U of U Health is a patient‑focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Application Dates

Open Date: 10/18/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled

Other Information

• Requisition Number: PRN03690F
• Type: Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

• How did you hear about this position?
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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• University Human Resource Management

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